Head of Alcohol and Drug Partnerships

About the Role

The Bridge Project has been working in Bradford for over 40 years, supporting individuals, families and communities to improve people’s lives in a sustainable way, recognising that solutions are often complex. We have a strong staff team of 115 dedicated individuals who address a range of issues such as homelessness, substance misuse, sex working, offending, and provide quality supported housing.

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Drug and Alcohol Management professional to lead our drug and alcohol contracts and partnerships across Bradford.  This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to make a tangible difference in improving outcomes for individuals and families affected by substance use across Bradford.

The post holder will have direct line management responsibility for team leaders and staff across a portfolio of contracts, including (but not limited to):

• New Vision Bradford – Drug and Alcohol Adult Service
• One80 Young Persons Service – Drug and Alcohol Young Persons Service
• Early Help Team – Drug and Alcohol Specialist Support (working in partnership with Bradford Children’s Trust)

Working closely with other senior managers and data leads, the post holder will drive continuous improvement in service delivery, performance, and quality.

We are looking for a professional with:

• A proven track record in managing substance misuse services or closely related fields.
• Strong skills in relationship building and partnership working with key stakeholders.
• The ability to motivate, develop, and lead teams through change.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and performance.
• The ability to contract manage multiple services.

In return, as well as a rewarding career, we can offer a competitive salary, 4% pension contribution, generous annual leave entitlement, an L&D programme, employee assistance scheme, life insurance, a monthly team wellbeing session and a programme of mindfulness activities for staff.  The Bridge Project is a Mindful Employer.

If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact Jenny Brown, Deputy Director of Operations on jenny.brown@thebridgeproject.org.uk

You must complete the Bridge Project’s application form in order to be considered for the role.  The application form plays a key part in our recruitment and selection process.  We use the information you provide about your skills, experience, career and education history to decide whether or not to invite you for an interview.  It is important that you complete the application form as fully and accurately as possible, ensuring that you give specific examples which demonstrate how you meet the criteria.

No CV’s are accepted.  No Employment Agencies please.

Closing date: 12.00 noon 9 December 2025

Shortlisting date: 9 December 2025

Interview date: 18/19 December 2025